Texans RB D'Onta Foreman on schedule in injury rehab

Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) rushes the ball against Indianapolis Colts strong safety Matthias Farley (41) during the second half of the game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Houston. The Colts won 20-14. less

Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) rushes the ball against Indianapolis Colts strong safety Matthias Farley (41) during the second half of the game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Houston. ... more

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Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) rushes the ball against Indianapolis Colts strong safety Matthias Farley (41) during the second half of the game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Houston. The Colts won 20-14. less

Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) rushes the ball against Indianapolis Colts strong safety Matthias Farley (41) during the second half of the game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Houston. ... more

Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle

Texans RB D'Onta Foreman on schedule in injury rehab

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Texans running back D'Onta Foreman is doing well in his recovery and making steady progress in his rehabilitation from a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The Texas City native and former University of Texas standout rushed for 327 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie prior to getting hurt while scoring a touchdown in a November win over the Arizona Cardinals. A third-round draft pick last year, Foreman has been diligently rehabbing the injury and is expected to make a full recovery for his second NFL season.

“D’Onta’s doing well," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said at the NFL scouting combine. " I mean, he’s in there every day. I know that’s not the easiest injury to come back from. Obviously, an Achilles is tough, but he’s doing everything they’re asking him to do and he looks like he’s on schedule, maybe even a little bit ahead of schedule. He’s positive about it."

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The Texans have starter Lamar Miller under contract with Alfred Blue a pending unrestricted free agent.

"Look, our running back situation is something that has been very productive for us," O'Brien said. "D’Onta’s been productive, Lamar’s been productive. We’ve gotten production out of Alfred Blue, so we feel good about it. But it’s just like every position on our team, we’re constantly talking about it, evaluating it and thinking about ways to improve it relative to maybe how we coach that position better or maybe it’s something else. That’s where it’s at with the running back position.”